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Fly Tying Corner: James Ties Jimmy’s Hairy Legs!
February 3, 2021  By James Mugele 

Looking to spend some time at the tying desk this winter? You might want to whip up some Jimmy’s Hairy Legs, a super-buggy Hare’s Ear variation that would be a great winter nymph pattern! Let James himself show you the ropes!

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties His Mop Egg!
February 2, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Brewer’s whipping up a quick and easy fly for your winter and spring fly fishing! Follow along as he demonstrates his Mop Egg, an (almost) guaranteed fish-catcher! Dirty deeds done dirt cheap!  

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties a France Fly!
January 21, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Brewer’s back with another great addition to our Fly Tying Corner, and to your fly box! Follow along as he ties a France Fly, a super nymph jig for winter fly fishing, or for any season, for that matter! Thanks, Brewer!

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties a Squirmy Wormy!
January 13, 2021  By Brewer Butler 

Match the hatch! Trout everywhere eat bunches of worms, aquatic and terrestrial. Brewer shows you how to tie a quick and deadly pattern, the jig Squirmy Wormy. Catch fish while the snobs get skunked! Follow Brewer’s advice and tie a whole fly box of these in […]

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Fly Tying Corner: James Ties a CDC Pheasant Tail Jig!
January 13, 2021  By James Mugele 

Filling your fly boxes for next year? Then you’ll surely want to tie a bunch of these CDC Pheasant Tail Jig nymphs in different sizes! Follow along as James shows how he ties a great update to the classic mayfly imitation. You thought the original was […]

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Fly Tying Corner: It’s Stillwater Season – Brewer Ties a Sweet Chironomid!
May 24, 2020  By Brewer Butler 

As most of our area streams turn to mud soup for the next month or so, many of us head to lakes and ponds for our “fishing fix.” Chironomids (midges) are a big food source for trout in many stillwaters. Watch closely as Brewer, our shop […]

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Fly Tying Corner: Tag, You’re It! – Brewer Ties a CDC Tag Jig
April 4, 2020  By Brewer Butler 

Brewer’s been doing some self-isolation fly tying and he’s made another great tying video! Follow along as he ties up a juicy CDC Tag Nymph (Jig). This one’s virtually guaranteed to catch a mess of trout for you! Thanks, Brewer! We’ll keep ’em coming for your […]

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Fly Tying Corner: James Ties His Hot-Spot 21-Incher Nymph!
March 29, 2020  By James Mugele 

If you haven’t fished the 20 Incher, a super stonefly nymph, you’ve been missing out. Now Jimmy take the pattern to a new level! Another great “shelter in place” fly to keep you busy and out of trouble! Enjoy the latest video in our blog’s Fly […]

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Fly Tying Corner: Brewer Ties a Sexy CDC Walt’s!
March 28, 2020  By Brewer Butler 

Set up the vise and follow along as Brewer ties up a super juicy jig nymph! Shelter in place at the tying desk. Remember, fishing is legit during our two week staycation, as long as you practice safe social distancing. I would say that rules out […]

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Fly Tying Corner: Jimmy Ties McCune’s Sculpin!
March 25, 2020  By James Mugele 

Follow along as James Mugele ties a McCune’s Sculpin, a deadly but relatively easy to tie streamer pattern. It’s the latest video in our Fly Tying Corner and it’s a good one. Thanks, James and Brewer (Camera & good questions)! Spring Streamer Season is getting going, […]

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